Country House Design by Juan Herreros Arquitectos

Built in 130 sqm constructed area, this architects -Juan Herreros Arquitectos converts an existing vernacular structure that formerly served as a refuge for shepherds into a small residence for occasional use. The approach consisted of replicating the original volume symmetrically to conserve the original conditions and technical function of an apparently innocent construction that was designed intelligently where its orientation, ventilation and water collection facilities, etc. were concerned. The interior reproduces the original and primitive compartments for animals, shepherds and forage. In two directions: In north side there are kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. In the south side there are set for dining room, living room and study room. Each compartment contains one single major object like table, sofa, writing desk, bath, bed and cooker which serves to define each space and its use.

Eco Friendly House on the Water from Formodesign in Coast of the Greek

This is eco friendly house on the water located Navagio beach, NW coast of the Greek Zante island comes from formodesign. Designed as a rental house for people who want to be independent it’s available only through water. The core, made of concrete, is combined with steel cantilever structures. Vertical lines on the facade are the rails for computer driven shading system. First off, because of the orientation, the house benefits from a maximum of solar energy. The design is an Eco friendly one, based mainly on alternative sources of energy, such as water desalination and recycling, heat and energy consumption, ventilation methods, and solar energy systems.